Who could have imagined a year ago how much we would be talking and thinking about face masks? Now they’re the most visible thing about us—and a constant source of either comfort or worry. Style aside ...

High-quality masks called respirators, such as N95s and KN95s, offer strong protection against the spread of COVID-19. But when it comes to comfort and convenience, there is certainly room for ...

Many people still often wear masks, either to keep from spreading viruses that they've got, or to manage a respiratory problem. An experimental new mask takes things a step further, by analyzing its ...

Researchers have come up with a better way to test which fabrics work best for masks that are meant to slow the spread of COVID-19. By testing those fabrics under conditions that mimic the humidity of ...

Masks—we had finally absorbed that they’re useful, low-lift ways to help keep people safe from the coronavirus (well, most of us). But recently, new questions have come up: Is one mask enough? If two ...

Wearing a face mask makes people aware of their bad breath, according to a recent survey published in Oral Diseases. The use of face masks also led respondents to make significant changes in their ...

Personalized wearable devices that monitor people's health are on the rise. From watches to patches and other types of sensors, these smart devices can monitor heart activity, inflammation levels, and ...

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